Foreign Exchange Program

Thank you for your interest in the foreign exchange program at Yuma Union High School District. Our procedure for foreign exchange students is: 

• The District will not admit students who have graduated from their respective school system. 
• The host families of foreign exchange students who attend District schools must reside within the attendance area of the school that will be attended. 
• Only three (3) foreign exchange students will be admitted per high school in grades eleven (11) and twelve (12). 
• The student must be under 18 years old during attendance on YUHSD campus. 
• High School diplomas will not be awarded. A certificate of achievement attendance may be awarded at the graduation commencement when appropriate. 
• Sponsoring organizations must provide evidence that each student has sufficient oral and reading proficiency in the English language to assure profitable educational and social experiences during the exchange year. 
• Each foreign student can attend a District school for the full school year or a single semester. 
• The district does not provide foreign students with financial assistance for such things as class rings, yearbooks, activity cards, or lunches unless the entire school receives the benefit. 

Yuma Union High School District is dedicated to providing foreign exchange students with an enriching educational experience. Our enrollment process ensures a comprehensive and streamlined approach.

• Sponsoring Organizational Approval: Sponsoring organizations must be vetted and listed on the current Council on Standards for International Travel (CSIET) advisory list. 
• Submission of Information Packet: Prior to enrollment, a complete information packet from the foreign exchange agency must be submitted to the Yuma Union High School District Superintendent’s Office. The packet must include the following detailed student information: 
  • Current official transcript with appropriate English translation, demonstrating courses taken and grades earned. 
  • Copy of a valid passport. 
  • Evidence of medical insurance providing coverage for the student during their stay in the United States. 
  • Physical examination records indicating good physical health. 
  • Immunization record. 
  • Proof of host family’s residency (YUHSD school boundaries). 
  • Permission to participate in interscholastic athletics and other school-sanctioned extra curricular activities. 
• Application Timelines: Applications are accepted from February 1st to May 31st for the upcoming school year and September 1st to December 1st for the second semester.  Upon receiving the packet, a confirmation email and/or letter will be promptly issued.  We may contact you for any additional information needed to facilitate the enrollment process. 

For further assistance or questions, please call (928) 502-4671 or contact us via email